Automation Specialist
Pubblicato il 13-10-2026 - Fidia Pharma in Padova
Automation SpecialistApply: Paderno Dugnano: Tempo pieno: Posted Today: R-00143Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D;, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint Care, Eye Care, Skin Care, Specialty Care, Health&Wellness; Care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries. Job DescriptionTo support HQ’s Automation Department in managing the automation of equipment and industrial systems at Paderno Dugnano Plant, we are recruiting an Automation Specialist The candidate will be involved in the automation of SCADA, equipment and industrial systems for project implementation, system management and maintenance, and supplier management. Main responsibilities:* Support existing PLC, HMI,
and SCADA management.* Manage the OT infrastructure supporting the SCADA and PLC network.* Monitor OT network performance and propose potential adjustments.* Diagnose and resolve automation system faults with vendor support.* Manage automation and network vendors for current system maintenance and new project development.* Supervise new project phases: from URS drafting, planning, vendor selection and management to installation supervision and IOPQ.* Manage peripheral and core switches, firewalls, and infrastructure servers with vendor support.* Coordinate the physical connection of automation systems to the OT network.* Manage user groups and access policies for the OT network.* Work in coordination with Engineering, IT, and Production teams. Requirements:* Technical High School Diploma in Electronics, Automation, or Computer Science. A degree in a related field is considered a plus.* At least 5 years of experience managing PLC and SCADA systems, gained either in manufacturing plants or with automati